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Fort Garland

Colorado · 433 residents · 0.376 sq mi
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Fort Garland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,300. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
433
Unchangedsince 2000
from 432 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,152 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+24%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3644304965626282000201020202024Fort Garland
2024446
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,417
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,929 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$15,118
+60%since 2000
from $9,470 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Information4.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−37.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−39%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic24.3%(105)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino72.2%(312)
Asian1.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.9%(211)
2010
White, non-Hispanic12.9%(56)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino85%(368)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other2.4%(10)
Diversity Score33.9%(147)
Diversity Score
34
−31%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+52%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.4%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
26.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Garland, Colorado?

Fort Garland, Colorado has about 433 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Garland, Colorado?

The typical household in Fort Garland, Colorado earns about $40,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Garland, Colorado expensive?

In Fort Garland, Colorado, the median home is worth about $79,300, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Garland, Colorado?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Garland, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Garland, Colorado?

About 22.2% of people in Fort Garland, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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